The city of Kenner has deemed that the building is unfit for humans to live there.

"We have evidence of significant problems at the apartment building," said Mike Quigley, Kenner chief administrative officer. "Essentially, in some cases it's not even habitable for people, and we have concerns for safety."

After complaints by residents about conditions at the apartments, the city conducted a code enforcement sweep early Wednesday and found numerous violations.

Tenants said the building is infested with roaches, spiders and rats. The said the plumbing problems caused the building to smell.

"I'm tired of living under these conditions," said resident Tanisha Narcisse. "We give you our rent money faithfully every month."

There are also vacant units at the complex that are not secured, so they are open to the elements and anyone can enter. Of the 32 units in the complex, 20 are occupied by families who have paid their rent for the month.

We are concerned for them," Quigley said. "We don't want to just pull the rug from under them and have nowhere to go."

Kenner code enforcement workers met with the attorney for the property Wednesday afternoon. They are pushing for the owner to bring the building into compliance.

"We mean business," Quigley said. "He's going to have to hire a competent tradesman or companies to come out there and do the work."

As for the short deadline to move out, neighbors have a reprieve for now.